Module 7 Questions #1-#9

1) What was The Great Dying? Cite examples and details from the historical record in your response. Could this be considered a genocide? Why/ why not?

     The Great Dying was when the Europeans came in to take of the ingenious people in America. 56 million people died by 1600. When Christopher Columbus and his fellow Europeans came into the America’s, they killed nearly 90% of the Native American population. As the natives died, so did their crops. The environment began to change because of the changing in the soil. Soon, the Little Ice Age, small pox, measles and other diseases took over by killing millions of people as an environmental response. The Europeans intent to kill and wipe out a colony is definitely genocide and the diseases that followed created a pandemic, making this double deadly. 

2)  What did native Siberians and native Americans have in common in terms of their experiences with Europeans during the early Modern period?

      They both suffered genocide and pandemic by the infectious disease smallpox and mass suicides and murders. It lead to the entire wipeout for the Siberians. Of course, land money, greed, power and superiority are the reason for any genocide.

3)  Discuss the history and impact of the Indian Ocean trade network (the Sea Roads) from the Classical to Modern periods.

     The Indian Ocean trade network routed to East Asia and Western Europe. This was a maritime trade system that was less famous than the Silk Road system was. Things such as porcelain china, furs, ivory, salts and spices. The was a way to build wealth and alliances. When China removed itself from international affairs and Europe grew. This shifted the economy as we know it today.

4)   Look at the pie chart titled “The Destinations of Slaves” on page 627 of our textbook. What might people find surprising about the percentages of slaves who disembarked in different parts of the Americas? What factors explain why the percentages were this way?

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5) What does Strayer mean by the “echoes of Atlantic Revolutions”? Cite examples and details from the historical record in your response. Are the Atlantic Revolutions still echoing in the 21stCentury?

The Atlantic Revolution created a new direction of the old trade system. This new trade concept evened out the economy. Yes, the Atlantic Revolution still echoes today as the economy continues to face inflation, followed by wealth. The same gold, silver and other precious metals are still circulating around, the stock market will continue to rise and plunge and banks will continue to profit. 

6) What did feminists and abolitionists have in common? How and why did they sometimes work together?

Feminists and abolitionists both fought for change. They are both social groups seeking justice as a human, moral obligation. When abolitionists fought to abolish slavery, they work hand in hand with feminists to both strengthen their communities and fighting for the greater good. Both groups believe in solutions to correct human behavior to promote equality regardless of color or gender.

8) What was the Industrial Revolution? Where and when did it begin? Discuss its long-term significance to people, cities and the planet.

The Industrial Revolution was when the manufacturing and agricultural processes changed to revolutionize the world. This improved technology in the 18th and 19th centuries. It created both economic and social changes. Long-term significance resulting from the Industrial Revolution and the improvement of technology built on the foundation of technological advancements up to today’s world. Through significant advancements, technology is capable of providing tools to improve the economy and society. It also has its downfalls of the damage the technology has done to our planet.

9) Chapter 18 contains some powerful images. Why do you suppose Strayer chose to include these specific images? How do they illustrate concepts introduced in this chapter? Choose one image and a) describe it, b) explain how it illustrates a concept from the chapter, and c) give your general thoughts about the image, as you might do in the context of a small in-class discussion group. The images you can choose from are (your version of the textbook may use different titles and page numbers):
I believe Strayer chose these images as a way to connect with the readers and make them feel emotions tied to the stories behind the photos. Page 803  is a photo of two boys with their hands amputated as a punishment for not working to produce a certain amount of supplies/rubber needed. Leopold held the power during this time and it was common for people to get abused, raped, murdered, and mistreated. The rubber and ivory eventually depleted. This photo broke my heart. 

            An American View of British Imperialism (p.790)

            European Racial Images (p.791)

            Map 18.2 Conquest and Resistance in Colonial Africa (p.796)

            Colonial Violence in the Congo (p.803)

            The Educated Elite (p.815)